Abstract
Traditional quantum state readouts introduce an intrusive physical measurement vector—such as direct electrical contact or unshielded magnetic flux—that acts as an unintended observer, instantly collapsing the fluid computational canvas before data extraction is completed. This disclosure specifies a standalone Integrated Multi-Layer Photonic Crossbar Array designed to execute non-invasive, simultaneous optical state tracking across distributed computing blocks. The hardware consists of high-index silicon nitride (Si₃N₄) waveguides embedded directly within the solid fused silica (SiO₂) inverse opal structural skeleton.
Rather than physically breaking into the 5.0 μm hollow spheres, the photonic network uses sub-wavelength evanescent field coupling to probe the active Interfacial Phase-Change Memory (iPCM) superlattice thin-film lining the cavity interior. By measuring the native, instantaneous \(2.5\times\) change in optical reflectivity (Δ R) between the disordered amorphous matrix (fluid uncertainty state) and the highly ordered crystalline lattice (topological knot signature), data states are verified in parallel. By utilizing integrated, non-resonant phase transformers, this optoelectronic specification achieves ultra-low insertion losses and enforces strict thermo-optic isolation (Δ T ≤ 0.01°C), providing an un-gated, durable readout pipeline operating under standard atmospheric conditions.
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Recommended Citation
Eckes, Christopher L., "Technical Disclosure Specification: Module 5 Integrated Multi-Layer Sub-Wavelength Photonic Crossbar Arrays and Interfacial Refractive Index Transformers for Non-Invasive Optical State Detection in Non-Equilibrium Quantum Matrices", Technical Disclosure Commons, (July 28, 2026)
https://www.tdcommons.org/dpubs_series/11170